Gatwick airport expansion which could see 100,000 more flights 'set to go ahead'
London Gatwick Airport expansion is expected to get a green light today which would boost its capacity by 30 million more passengers a year. The UK’s second-biggest airport is expected to welcome a decision from the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander this morning to bring its emergency runway into permanent use.
UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country’s second-busiest
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London.
UK 'minded to approve' Gatwick Airport expansion but decision delayed
Britain is inclined to approve the expansion of its second largest airport Gatwick, the government said on Thursday, over objections from environmentalists and during a push on infrastructure to drive economic growth.
London Gatwick Airport Expansion Gains UK Backing in Growth Push
The UK gave its tentative backing to a plan to expand London’s Gatwick airport, as the Labour government insisted it can push ahead with major infrastructure projects while still meeting its environmental commitments.
Gatwick Airport, Just South of London, Wins Provisional Support for Second Runway
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London
UK set to make decision on Gatwick Airport expansion
Britain will decide on Thursday whether to allow Gatwick Airport to expand, a move that could add millions of extra passengers at the country's no.2 hub and help boost economic growth. With the government keen to greenlight infrastructure projects to revive a sluggish economy,
UK to approve second runway at Gatwick airport if plans are tweaked
UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander has signalled she will approve a second runway at Gatwick within weeks if the airport makes two changes to its plans, as the government bets on the major expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growth.
Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury
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Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has “set out a path to approving” Gatwick Airport’s expansion project, a Government ...
Mixed reactions as second Gatwick runway backed
Residents across the South East have shared mixed reactions to a second runway at Gatwick Airport being backed by the ...
Simon Calder: Everything you need to know about Gatwick’s second runway plans
They intend to increase traffic on what is already Europe’s busiest runway, and reconfigure the standby runway for routine use by departing aircraft.In a written parliamentary answer, she said: “Today ...
Transport Secretary signals support for Gatwick expansion
Heidi Alexander said the Planning Inspectorate recommended she approves an alternative development consent order application.
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UK Government Backs Second Gatwick Runway
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Gatwick boss: Conditions need to be right for development
The CEO of Gatwick Airport welcomes the announcement that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will not oppose expansion at the site. Stewart Wingate adds that the company needs “conditions which means ...
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Decision to be made on Gatwick's second runway
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